1. Nick Kremer, Facilitator
Big Data - Big Deal!
Nick Kremer, Facilitator
NCWE Consultant

2. Use Data To… Determine the need for programs
Looking at what topics should be taught
Analyzing the behavior of large groups of people or things

3. Using Data Data is not a bunch of numbers that can stand alone
needs analysis and interpretation
Data based--data driven—data informed?

4. Using Data
Always ask yourself what the “number” means, how it is arrived at, what limitations does it have

5. Using Data Back up your decisions and requests for resources
Don’t just search for a number to justify what you want to do
Let the data lead the way

6. Using Data for Program Development
Surveys
Labor Market Data Tools
Examples: EMSI, Burning Glass, Chmura, Geographic Solutions
DOL O*Net
Focus groups

7. Great Example
St Louis Community College

8. NCWE PLATINUM
SPONSOR
Uses several data sources
Proprietary Analytic engine
Report templates
User friendly

9. Building Integrated Workforce Development Systems
NCWE GOLD
SPONSOR
Building Integrated Workforce Development Systems
Virtual LMI – Real Time Data
Provides labor market information to individuals seeking jobs, training, and program information
Assists employers looking to recruit talent and assess the labor market
Helps providers successfully promote their programs

10. Building Integrated Workforce Development Systems Virtual OneStop
Provides integrated services via the Internet for individuals, employers, training providers, workforce staff, and one-stop partners
Offers easy access to key reporting features to provide management with valuable information for improved service delivery and enhanced performance

11. Burning Glass Real time Scans job postings on a daily basis
Provides analytic engine so user can find information
Needs a skilled user

12. Looking at Big Picture Questions
Pierce College (Washington)
Course completion rates broken down by type of student for every instructor
Incentive for faculty to use information

13. Looking at Big Picture Questions
California Community Colleges
Did data matches for 2 million students to analyze impact on students who take a few classes to do better on job or get a new job
Identified 84,000 such students—financial gain of $500 million

14. Group Work: Using Big Data
Define a “big” question that big data might be able to help you answer
What data would you need?